Democratic Candidates

Tennessee Governor

Bill Lee, a Republican from Williamson County, was re-elected governor in 2022 and is constitutionally ineligible to serve a third term.

The following candidates have filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance for the Democratic Primary Election to be held on August 6, 2026:

The candidates with an asterisk (*), as well as Matthew Martin and Kevin Lee McCants, have also pulled petitions for the August 6th primary according to the Tennessee Secretary of State, as of January 25.

Candidates for this office must file for the Democratic Primary no later than Thursday, March 10, 2026, at noon.

Note that not all candidates who file paperwork will appear on the ballot (the Tennessee Democratic Party must vet and certify that candidates are bona fide Democrats). This applies to all races below.

U.S. Senate

Bill Hagerty, a Republican, is currently the junior U.S. Senator from Tennessee. He is expected to run for re-election.

The following candidates have filed with the Federal Election Commission to raise money for the Democratic Primary Election to be held on August 6, 2026:

The candidates with an asterisk (*), as well as Cody Eustice and Kevin Lee McCants, have also pulled petitions for the August 6th primary according to the Tennessee Secretary of State, as of January 25.

Candidates for this office must file for the Democratic Primary no later than Thursday, March 10, 2026, at noon.

Note that not all candidates who file paperwork will appear on the ballot (the Tennessee Democratic Party must vet and certify that candidates are bona fide Democrats). This applies to all races below.

U.S. Congress, District 5

Andy Ogles, a Republican from Culleoka, currently holds the U.S. House seat for the Fifth Congressional District. Click here to see a map of the Fifth District.

The following candidates have filed with the Federal Election Commission to raise money for the Democratic Primary Election to be held on August 6, 2026:

The candidates with an asterisk (*), as well as Elizabeth Stevens, have also pulled petitions for the August 6th primary according to the Tennessee Secretary of State, as of January 25.

Candidates for this office must file for the Democratic Primary no later than Thursday, March 10, 2026, at noon.

Note that not all candidates who file paperwork will appear on the ballot (the Tennessee Democratic Party must vet and certify that candidates are bona fide Democrats). This applies to all races below.

Tennessee House, District 64

Scott Cepicky, a Republican from Culleoka, currently holds this seat. Click here to see a map of this district, which is entirely in Maury County.

The following candidates are circulating petitions to get on the ballot for the Democratic Primary Election to be held on August 6, 2026:

  • Craig D’Apolito, of Columbia

The following candidates have filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance for the Democratic Primary Election to be held on August 6, 2026:

Candidates for this office must file for the Democratic Primary no later than Thursday, March 10, 2026, at noon.

You can use this page from the Maury County Election Commission to track petition status.

Tennessee House, District 71

Kip Capley, a Republican from Summertown, currently holds this seat. Click here to see a map of this district, which includes parts of Maury, Lawrence, Wayne, and Hardin counties.

The following candidates have filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance for the Democratic Primary Election to be held on August 6, 2026:

Candidates for this office must file for the Democratic Primary no later than Thursday, March 10, 2026, at noon.

You can use this page from the Maury County Election Commission to track petition status.

State Democratic Executive Committee, 28th Senate District

By state law, the Tennessee Democratic Party is governed by an executive committee that is made up of two members (one man, and one woman) from each of the state’s 33 state senate districts. The current members are Seth Campbell and Vicki Hale.

The following candidates have pulled petitions:

  • Vicki Hale

You can use this page from the Maury County Election Commission to track petition status.

Maury County Mayor (County Executive)

Sheila Butt, a Republican from Columbia, currently holds this seat.

The following candidates have expressed interest in running as Democrats:

Candidates for this office must either pull a petition and run as an Independent before noon on Thursday, March 10, 2026, or else be nominated in the Maury County Democratic Party’s nominating caucus, which will be held in early 2026. Please check our Website for additional information.

You can use this page from the Maury County Election Commission to track petition status.

Maury County Sheriff

Sheriff Bucky Rowland currently holds this seat.

The following candidates have expressed interest in running as Democrats:

  • None (Could it be you?)

Candidates for this office must either pull a petition and run as an Independent, or be nominated in the Maury County Democratic Party’s nominating caucus, which will be held in early 2026. Please check our Website for additional information.

Maury County Clerk

Joey Allen currently holds this seat.

The following candidates have expressed interest in running as Democrats:

Candidates for this office must either pull a petition and run as an Independent, or be nominated in the Maury County Democratic Party’s nominating caucus, which will be held in early 2026. Please check our Website for additional information.

Maury County Trustee

Randy McNeece currently holds this seat.

The following candidates have expressed interest in running as Democrats:

Candidates for this office must either pull a petition and run as an Independent, or be nominated in the Maury County Democratic Party’s nominating caucus, which will be held in early 2026. Please check our Website for additional information.

Maury County Register of Deeds

John Fleming currently holds this seat.

The following candidates have expressed interest in running as Democrats:

Candidates for this office must either pull a petition and run as an Independent, or be nominated in the Maury County Democratic Party’s nominating caucus, which will be held in early 2026. Please check our Website for additional information.

Circuit Court Clerk

Sandy McLain currently holds this seat.

The following candidates have expressed interest in running as Democrats:

Candidates for this office must either pull a petition and run as an Independent, or be nominated in the Maury County Democratic Party’s nominating caucus, which will be held in early 2026. Please check our Website for additional information.

Maury County Commission

All 22 seats on the County Commission are up for election in August 2026. There are two county commissioners per district.

Please see the Commissioners’ page on the Maury County Website if you need to know which members are in your district. Please see our Maps page if you wish to look at the geography of the districts.

The following candidates have expressed interest in running as Democrats:

  • James Dallas (District 4)

Candidates for this office must either pull a petition and run as an Independent, or be nominated in the Maury County Democratic Party’s nominating caucus, which will be held in early 2026. Please check our Website for additional information.

You can use this page from the Maury County Election Commission to track petition status.

Maury County Board of Education

There are 11 seats on the Maury County school board, one for each County Commission district. The “odd” numbered districts (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11) are normally up for election in 2026. There may also be special elections in some “even” numbered seats.

The following candidates have expressed interest in running as Democrats:

Candidates for this office must either pull a petition and run as an Independent, or be nominated in the Maury County Democratic Party’s nominating caucus, which will be held in early 2026. Please check our Website for additional information.

You can use this page from the Maury County Election Commission to track petition status.

Maury County Constables

There are 11 constables in Maury County.

The following candidates have expressed interest in running as Democrats:

Candidates for this office must either pull a petition and run as an Independent, or be nominated in the Maury County Democratic Party’s nominating caucus, which will be held in early 2026. Please check our Website for additional information.

Municipal Races

City races (Columbia and Mt. Pleasant) are on the ballot in 2026.

These races are nonpartisan. However, candidates are welcome to speak to Democrats at our monthly meeting to solicit their support.

Have you considered running for municipal office? Find more information here.

Candidates must file by August 20, 2026 at noon.